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“Confirmation of Linux Kernel 6.6 as an Official LTS Version”
Last month saw the release of the Linux 6.6 kernel, a big update jam-packed with new features, hardware support, security enhancements, and performance improvements. Today, that kernel version was officially designated a long-term support (LTS) release. Not that anyone is surprised. Traditionally, the last stable Linux kernel release of the year is made an LTS.…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Linux Kernel 6.6 on Ubuntu
Canonical’s Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA isn’t dead as rumored and you can now install the newest Linux 6.6 kernel series on your Ubuntu. Here’s a tutorial showing you how to do it either by GUI or command line. Linux kernel 6.6 was launched in the last days of October 2023. It comes with new elements…
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“Latest Update: Vivaldi Web Browser Now Accessible on Flathub”
Fans of the Vivaldi web browser will be pleased to hear it’s now available to install from Flathub. Vivaldi’s Flathub package is not official or verified, as the store listing makes clear: “This package is not officially endorsed or supported by Vivaldi Technologies” — this is despite the fact it is uploaded by and maintained…
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“Foliate Linux eBook App Upgraded to GTK4: Check Out the Exciting New Features”
Foliate, an excellent ebook reader for Linux, has recently launched a significant update. According to the software developer, the application was completely rewritten utilizing the latest platform libraries, GTK4, and Adwaita, resulting in a refreshed interface and improved performance. In addition to being ported to GTK4, Foliate 3.0 now employs its own library for parsing…
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Step by Step Guide: How to Install LXQt 1.4 Desktop on Lubuntu 22.04 LTS
Lubuntu developer Simon Quigley has announced the release of the latest LXQt 1.4 desktop environment for users of the Lubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) operation system series, a long-term supported version. Released just last week, theLXQt 1.4update features user-defined terminal commands in the PCManFM-Qt file manager, audible bells and Falcon color scheme in the QTerminal…
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Introducing AlmaLinux OS 9.3: A No-Cost Alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation announced the release and general availability of AlmaLinux OS 9.3. This is the latest stable version of this free alternative to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3 operating system. The AlmaLinux OS 9.3 release, also known as “Shamrock Pampas Cat”, arrives nearly six months after AlmaLinux OS 9.2. The new version…
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“OBS Studio Incorporates Support for Intel QSV, HEVC and AV1 on Linux”
A new version of OBS Studio, version 30.0, has been released with a number of new features and improvements. OBS Studio is free, open-source live streaming and screen recording software that is popular with gamers, streamers, and even educators and businesses due to its powerful feature set, customisation options, and easy-to-use interface. For Linux users,…
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Enhancements in KDE Frameworks 5.112: Improved Support for NetworkManager 1.44 and Bug Fixes
KDE Project announced the release of KDE Frameworks 5.112 today. This update to the collection of over 80 add-on libraries is crucial to supplying necessary functions for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and KDE apps. The update to KDE Frameworks 5.112 seems to provide minor improvements, mainly enhancing the support for the NetworkManager 1.44 network…
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Exploring the New Ubuntu 23.10 on Raspberry Pi 5: A First Look
My Raspberry Pi 5 finally arrived yesterday so the first thing I did after I’ve set it up was to try various GNU/Linux distributions, ending up with Canonical’s latest Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) release. Expect this to be a review of both software and hardware. Why Ubuntu 23.10? Because it would be redundant to write…
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Exploring KDE Gear 23.08.3: Latest Fixes for Your Favorite KDE Applications
KDE Project announced the third maintenance update KDE Gear 23.08.3. This latest revision is part of the KDE Gear 23.08 series of open-source KDE applications optimized for KDE Plasma desktops and additional platforms. Approximately a month following the last release of KDE Gear 23.08.2, KDE Gear 23.08.3 arrives with more solutions for issues such as…
